Student, Social Media Assistant

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

Communications and Marketing Blake Hall FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:
Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:
Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends to assist with campus events. May work up to 19 hours per week.

DRESS CODE:

Casual wear with appropriate coverage and event-appropriate attire when necessary

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Supports the Communications and Marketing team by creating and appearing in fun engaging and on-brand social media content for Flathead Valley Community College. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in video and photography enjoys storytelling connecting with others and isnt afraid to be in front of a camera or proactively interact with students to encourage their participation.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Appear in and assist in using an iphone to capture video and photos that can be edited and used in digital and social media campaigns
• Assist in brainstorming content ideas and coordinating students faculty and staff to participate in filming
• Upload and organize digital photos and videos according to existing system
• Create transcriptions of interviews and organize digital files according to existing system
• Attend campus events with the goal of capturing video and photography content editing content to create vertical and horizontal digital content that can be used on social media accounts the website and YouTube
• Knowledge of how to utilize editing software like Adobe Creative Cloud Wondershare Filmora Capcut Edits
• Knowledge of how to work with logos and graphic design elements
• Ability to show up on time and schedule flexibility to sometimes work in the 5pm-9pm hours at Wachholz College Center or FVCC event

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester
• Comfortable speaking on camera and representing FVCC in a professional manner when approaching students to participate in filming
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube)
• Creative curious and willing to take initiative
• Ability to follow brand voice and content guidelines
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Cooperative spirit and positive attitude; team player mindset
• No specific program required just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Content creation video production storytelling audience engagement digital strategy communication professionalism ability to speak with strangers professionally

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Hands-on experience producing creative content for a professional brand and a portfolio of published social work

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule effective communication/interpersonal skills and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement Human Resources Partner Recruitment or .

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.